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Job Status :   Internship, Contract
Company :   CleanWater Services
Posting Date :   February 25
Closing Date :   March 9
5:00 PM Pacific
Relevant Experience :   0 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Salary :   $16.90 - $20.00 Hourly
Location :   Hillsboro, Oregon
Category :   GIS

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CleanWater Services

GIS Intern

Within the Watershed Management Department, this position is an excellent opportunity for a current or recently graduated student to develop GIS experience working for a nationally-recognized stream restoration program in the public sector.  The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, ecologically-minded individual with a strong desire to learn new skills in GIS and data management.

Additional Internship Information:
  • Temporary position for a maximum of six months
  • Flexible schedule: part-time up to full-time (24-40 hours per week)
  • Depending on hours worked and duration, this position may qualify for an offer of Healthcare insurance benefits.  No other benefits are provided.
 Essential Functions:
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification.  The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Create, maintain, and support data requests and GIS mapping needs.

2. Assist with GIS analysis of watershed issues.

3. Provide support to field work and GNSS mobile data collection, including data management using ArcPad, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI Collector.

4. Work with staff to define standards, definitions, metadata, and update and refine existing data.

5. Provide technical research, writing, and editing skills to generate project summaries, draft documents, and conduct topic specific research.
 Qualifications:
  • Advanced knowledge of GIS applications, analysis and mapping
  • Experience with technical aspects of spatial data management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems; experience with Microsoft SharePoint is desirable

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

A current or recently graduated student with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in GIS, Environmental Science, Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Ecology, or other natural science.

One year experience (coursework and/or internships are acceptable) with ESRI Arc GIS 10.x preferred